Physician Assistant - Ortho-Spine - Columbia

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland, SC, seeks a Physician Assistant to work under a physician, delivering quality treatment, referrals, and follow-up care in an orthopedic spine clinic. You will perform histories, exams, and education, order tests with physician oversight, interpret results, and implement treatment plans.

Emergency care and policy-driven clinic support are also part of the role. Requires NCCPA certification, SC PA licensure, BLS, and a bachelor’s degree in a PA program.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests with physician approval.
• Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plans, prescribing medication in accordance with state licensing laws.
• Refers cases to supervising physician when patient conditions require higher care.
• Provides emergency care to prevent loss of life, limb or eyesight; initiates emergency procedures.
• Supports clinic function by participating in policy development and operational improvements.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting.

Accountabilities

• Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education. - 20%
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval. - 20%
• Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plan, prescribing medication in accordance to state licensing laws. - 20%
• Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant’s limit of care or level of training. - 20%
• Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight. Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training. - 10%
• Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements. - 10%

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College.
• Experience - No previous experience required

Required Licensures

• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina
• BLS

Other Required Skills/Knowledge - Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

Orthopedics Spine

Department

Orthopedics Spine-Practice Operations

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